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Artex Removal in Shiplake Cross
Found something that might be asbestos in Shiplake Cross? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
How far is Shiplake Cross from London?
Shiplake Cross is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Shiplake Cross?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Artex removal near Shiplake Cross
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings before plastering.
In a village like Shiplake Cross, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Send us the address in Shiplake Cross, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Options to consider in Shiplake Cross
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
What affects the price in Shiplake Cross
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Textured ceilings in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Shiplake Cross range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Shiplake station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Shiplake Church of England School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note